diff --git a/pnut-matrix-bot.py b/pnut-matrix-bot.py
index 9d58f52..9aba796 100644
--- a/pnut-matrix-bot.py
+++ b/pnut-matrix-bot.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ def save_cb(room, event):
 
 def drop_cb(room, event):
     try:
-        user = Users.query.filter(Users.matrix_id=event['sender']).one_or_none()
+        user = Users.query.filter(Users.matrix_id == event['sender']).one_or_none()
         if user is not None:
             db_session.delete(user)
             db_session.commit()
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ def drop_cb(room, event):
 
 def status_cb(room, event):
     try:
-        user = Users.query.filter(Users.matrix_id=event['sender']).one_or_none()
+        user = Users.query.filter(Users.matrix_id == event['sender']).one_or_none()
         if user is None:
             reply = "You are currently not authorized on pnut.io"
         else:
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ def status_cb(room, event):
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
 
-    logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG)
+    logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
 
     with open("config.yaml", "rb") as config_file:
         config = yaml.load(config_file)